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@woodsy1 I finished my 18th radiation out of 30 as well. Food tastes horrible in my...

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Discussion: How to fight cisplatin side effects like nausea & fatigue?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 28 12:00pm

It took me about 3-4 weeks after tor surgery to really be able to eat real...

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Discussion: Inability to swallow and never ending foamy saliva

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 14, 2024

If it comes to radiation, beg for proton rather than photon as the damage and side...

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Discussion: Swallowing liquids after throat surgery and lymph node dissection

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 9, 2023

I was told last year by my general dentist that I was not a candidate for...

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Discussion: Dentures plus implants after radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 25, 2025

Sorry. Just reread your post. One month post treatment. In my husband’s case, the effects of...

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Discussion: Post treatment for SCC tongue cancer following 7 weeks radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 6 9:12am

Has your husband's dr suggested lidocaine throat spray? How about the swallow test? Can he swallow...

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Discussion: Post treatment for SCC tongue cancer following 7 weeks radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 5 7:27pm

I had HPV throat cancer. 35 Radiation & 5 chemo treatment. 3 months out post treatment...

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Discussion: How do you clear the HPV16 virus to prevent cancer recurrence?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 20 12:29pm

Thank you for your reply Paul's doctor reached out to me, and said its part of...

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Discussion: After Effects of Radiation: Saggy skin under the chin

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 12, 2025

My husband has been diagnosed with stage 4 tonsil cancer. He has metastasis to lymph nodes...

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Discussion: Meet others living with Head & Neck Cancer: Introduce yourself

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 14, 2024

The 35 radiation treatments are complex for your body. Talk to your oncologist about therapy to...

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Discussion: Your tips for recovery after 35 radiation treatments for tonsil cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 1, 2025

Hello singlelady61. I am 52 years old and had tongue cancer, with reoccurrence. My last surgery...

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Discussion: Meet others living with Head & Neck Cancer: Introduce yourself

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 9, 2023

Welcome, @rbitcher. I'm inviting other members who have experience with laryngeal cancer or similar head and...

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Discussion: Laryngeal Ca: After radiation, how many have laryngectomy & trach?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 14, 2022

Hello @keith123 I am not aware of scar tissue removal but have heard of people having...

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Discussion: Scar tissue in throat caused by radiation and chemo treatment

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 23, 2019

Depending on the severity, I had lymphedema of the neck post radiation, not face. I ignored...

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Discussion: Lymphedema of the neck: What did you do?

Support Group: Lymphedema

Posted: Jan 3, 2025

I had swallow therapy after intensive radiation to my throat, and also speech therapy, after the...

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Discussion: Has anyone had surgery to remove scar tissue?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 4, 2022

When I had radiation burns in my throat they gave me a mixture of maylox and...

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Discussion: After radiation: Tracheotomy, feeding tube and hard to swallow

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Jul 19, 2021

My radiation oncologist prescribed a cream that contained silver to treat the burns I experienced in...

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Discussion: My Dad has terrible burns from radiation. Any suggestions to help?

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Nov 4, 2018

@hrhwilliam I suppose we will find out which type of radiation my husband will have after...

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Discussion: HPV Tonsil cancer: I'm very nervous about chemo and radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 11, 2025

cris2 No my throat did not hurt after chemo and radiation. I was able to swallow...

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Discussion: Just Diagnosed with Tonsil Cancer - How to Treat?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 5, 2024

I’ve become so frustrated with my medical care. Suffering long term side effects after head and...

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Discussion: Scar tissue in throat caused by radiation and chemo treatment

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 24, 2023